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Would any of you be able to help with the following? This is for the 30 Panel 79B. 1. The length, width and thickness of the piece of wood that goes from...
dlmims
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Jul 5, 2007
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Can anyone tell me about chassis only sales from Ford? I want to know how much of the 1928-29 cowl was included? Were the door posts and windshield included or...
Stephen Sebastian
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Jul 8, 2007
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Does anyone know of someone that has wood parts for the 79B Panel? I called Steve Cannon at Classic wood and he does not have the paterns but could use mine...
dlmims
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Jul 10, 2007
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I got new wood made for my 1931 Model 79B Panel Delivery a couple years ago. I still have the original wood (plus several extra pieces which I'd bought), which...
Mark Smith
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Jul 10, 2007
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Some one had posted a message concerning Classic Wood in North Carolina. I have just spoken to Steve Cannon the owner, regarding my order for a complete set of...
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Jul 20, 2007
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J davis, What is he price of the full kit? I do not need one now - just curious. I almost bought another truck that did need one. Some one bought it before i...
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Jul 20, 2007
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Two years ago I bought a complete kit for a 79B for $2000. I could not buy the wood only to make it, for that price in California. Joe Davis Aries Limited ...
Joe Davis
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Jul 20, 2007
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Thank You - I was thinking in that price range. I bought a Morris Minor wood kit last year for $2200 from some one else. I think he is very reasonable with his...
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Jul 20, 2007
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1931-Ford-Model-A-Bus_W0QQitemZ220132927303QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220132927303 From the dinky pictures, it looks like it might...
Tim
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Jul 22, 2007
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Can anyone be so kind as to share a picture or two that might show what the latching mechanism looks like for the lower door across the dropped floor area? I...
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Jul 26, 2007
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I am in the process of restoring a 30 Panel truck (79B). Isn't the windshield frame for the panel the same as any closed car? If so, does anyone have a...
dlmims
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Aug 20, 2007
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I'm pretty sure that the windshield frame for Panel Deliveries is the same as regular closed cars. I also need rear door hinges, and also rear door latching...
Smiths
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Aug 21, 2007
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I plan to take a longish trip next summer in my panel delivery. One of the things I am considering is the addition of a rear, full width bumper. I believe...
Steve Child
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Aug 23, 2007
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We have put rear bumpers on several 79B's. I have taken a stock set of rear bumper brackets, purchased some 2 X 5/16" bar stock and extended them. It is very...
Joe Davis
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Aug 24, 2007
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Thanks for sharing your experience with bumper brackets. I'll like the protection afforded by a rear bumper. On a somewhat similar topic, has anyone installed...
Steve
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Aug 24, 2007
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Steve, As far as turn signals go, I guess it is a matter of which do you feel looks better or less out of place, cowl lights or modern trailer lights mounted...
Stephen Sebastian
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Aug 25, 2007
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Foolish me. I took the time to research the parts catalogs and found that there are various options. I agree that switching to sealed beams and back isn't...
Steve
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Aug 25, 2007
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I doubt the spare would cause a problem as all deluxe cars have both cowl lights and fender mounted spares. To: modelapaneltrucks@...:...
Stephen Sebastian
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Aug 25, 2007
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Here is a referance to an Ebay sale you might want to consider. Item number: 160150307986, they are a small chrome lamp with amber lens....
Stephen Sebastian
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Aug 25, 2007
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Suggest you get a Brattons Catalog, call 800-255-1929. They have a whole section on turn signals. They have some nice indicator lights that fit between the...
Joe Davis
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Aug 25, 2007
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They now have an aluminum coating for the reflectors that gives 95% reflection, it is what is used in new cars. These are available from Brattons. Using the...
Joe Davis
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Aug 25, 2007
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Amber lens are also available for cowl lights from Brattons. Joe Davis Aries Limited 22400 Skyline Blvd. #26 La Honda, CA 94020 650-948-6424 FAX: 650-948-5605 ...
Joe Davis
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Aug 25, 2007
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Sit on a pillow - why getto the car? Stephen Sebastian <hotroadster2000@...> wrote: Here is a referance to an Ebay sale you might want to consider. Item ...
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Aug 25, 2007
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Thanks for your help. I actually bought this truck for my wife. She is a truck kind of girl. She sits pretty low in the seat, and arm signals for her are a ...
Steve
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Aug 27, 2007
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Steve: The rear bumper brackets on my panel are welded up from angle iron and square steel tubing. They're obviously not original, and wouldn't do much in a...
Tim
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Aug 28, 2007
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I agree, the window sill could easily be a bit high for signaling. Steve Freeman suggested an inexpensive option that I use in my truck to raise the seat. Cut...
Tim
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Aug 28, 2007
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Other than having the option to replace a bad piece of wood without having to cut it out, what would be the pro's and con's of using a good wood glue as well...
dlmims
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Aug 28, 2007
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Since rear bumpers weren't original, put on whichever style that YOU like. I'm sure that you will get plenty of people that prefer the full and an equal number...
Stephen Sebastian
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Aug 29, 2007
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Bumpers were not provided by the factory, but were not uncommon and perhaps many dealers had them made. I am going to post a photo of a 1928 AA Panel that was...
Joe Davis
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Aug 29, 2007
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I need a set of rain gutters for my 1929 79A panel truck . I tried Snyders and Brattons but no luck . Any one have any suggestions ? Thanks Dan Smithwick...
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